K1 Medical - does a&e count as hospitalisation?

[tigersjaw 0]

Hi all.

Really quick question I can't find the answer to.

On the medical it asks if you have ever been hospitalised.

I have been to a&e for various stupid things, do I need to disclose? I have never been required to stay in hospital longer than a few hours.

[Penguin_ie 6,002]

No, unless they admit you, that is not "being hospitalised"

[tigersjaw 0]

Sorry, could you explain in laymans terms what being admitted is?

[Lemonslice 5,354]

What is a&e?

[tigersjaw 0]

Accident and emergency. ER?

[Georgia16 2,858]

Accident and emergency. ER?

Please fill in your timeline.

I had my medical 2-3 weeks back and were not asked about trips to the ER ... So no since you weren't admitted as stated above.

[Penguin_ie 6,002]

Admitted is when you go into the hospital proper; it usually, but not always, involved an overnight stay.

So for example, if you had a headache and go to the A&E/ ER, they run some tests, give you painkillers and send you home- not admitted.

If you had a headache and go to the A&E/ ER, they send you to the main hospital for an MRI, or have you stay overnight in case you are having a stroke- admitted.

[tigersjaw 0]

Okay for me I've been for various stupid reasons, for example when I was 14 for drinking, another time with a broken finger, and another when I had an allergic reaction to some hair day. But I was only in a&e so I guess I am okay as I was not admitted anywhere I was just treated and good to go